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Resources: Foreign Exchange Programs

AFS and the
"YES" Program for America

The Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES)is
an official program of the United States government, supported through the
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the US Department of State,
and led by AFS."YES"
is a public diplomacy initiative, authorized by the US Congress in the
aftermath of September 11, to "build bridges of international
understanding between the US and people in other countries." Check the web links below for more information about this and other international student exchange programs.SEE BELOW FOR MORE ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS: